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Aussie News @aussienews.bsky.social · 5m

The government this week announced developers would no longer need to include social and affordable housing in the Woolloongabba Priority Development Area. #national #queensland

‘Good planning, not red tape’: Opponents speak out as Gabba housing quota scrapped

The government this week announced developers would no longer need to include social and affordable housing in the Woolloongabba Priority Development Area. #national #queensland

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Aussie News @aussienews.bsky.social · 5m

A broken collarbone and an emergency department visit transformed Richo’s life. #politics #victoria

The hospital at the forefront of tackling homelessness

A broken collarbone and an emergency department visit transformed Richo’s life. #politics #victoria

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Aussie News @aussienews.bsky.social · 5m

One in five hospital beds are currently occupied by elderly people. It affects every part of the healthcare system. #national #nsw

Mum and I spent a night in hospital: Here’s what has to change

One in five hospital beds are currently occupied by elderly people. It affects every part of the healthcare system. #national #nsw

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Aussie News @aussienews.bsky.social · 25m

Shadow Immigration Minister Paul Scarr has called for a "measured and considered" debate over migration levels after incendiary comments by members of the party's right flank. #immigration #federal #government #politics #parliament

Coalition frontbencher tries to reframe migration policy debate

Shadow Immigration Minister Paul Scarr has called for a "measured and considered" debate over migration levels after incendiary comments by members of the party's right flank. #immigration #federal #government #politics #parliament

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Aussie News @aussienews.bsky.social · 25m

Japan's Komeito party on Friday said it would quit its coalition with the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Its departure could trigger an unwinding of the so-called "Takaichi trade", which had been driven by investor optimism around fiscal stimulus. #world #politics #government #foreign #affairs

Japan's ruling coalition splits, throwing Takaichi's PM bid into doubt

Japan's Komeito party on Friday said it would quit its coalition with the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Its departure could trigger an unwinding of the so-called "Takaichi trade", which had been driven by investor optimism around fiscal stimulus. #world #politics #government #foreign #affairs

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Aussie News @aussienews.bsky.social · 25m

SA government officials say there are some positive signs around the toxic algal bloom crisis as it continues to affect the state's metropolitan beaches. #oceans #environmental #impact

SA government 'cautiously optimistic' about toxic algal bloom

SA government officials say there are some positive signs around the toxic algal bloom crisis as it continues to affect the state's metropolitan beaches. #oceans #environmental #impact

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Aussie News @aussienews.bsky.social · 25m

A dog-napper has been sentenced after admitting to stealing much-loved family pet Alfredo from his home in Payneham in Adelaide’s eastern suburbs. #national

Dog-napper sentenced after stealing much-loved pet

A dog-napper has been sentenced after admitting to stealing much-loved family pet Alfredo from his home in Payneham in Adelaide’s eastern suburbs. #national

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Aussie News @aussienews.bsky.social · 25m

Adelaide's LIV golf tournament will have a new home after February. #national

LIV golf tournament to relocate next year

Adelaide's LIV golf tournament will have a new home after February. #national

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Aussie News @aussienews.bsky.social · 25m

Amid the discussion about whether we need more MPs, we should also explore how to get better ones. #politics #federal

In the debate about more federal MPs, let’s ask how we get better ones too

Amid the discussion about whether we need more MPs, we should also explore how to get better ones. #politics #federal

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Aussie News @aussienews.bsky.social · 45m

Researchers mapping millions of trees as part of a climate change study think they have found Australia's tallest rainforest tree. #trees #climate #change #environment

At 77 metres, is this hoop pine Australia's tallest rainforest tree?

Researchers mapping millions of trees as part of a climate change study think they have found Australia's tallest rainforest tree. #trees #climate #change #environment

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Aussie News @aussienews.bsky.social · 45m

The heartbroken family of the former UFC fighter killed in a brazen daylight execution in Sydney's north-west earlier this week has opened up about his murder, saying he didn't deserve to die. #national

Heartbroken family speak out on ex-UFC fighter's brazen Sydney murder

The heartbroken family of the former UFC fighter killed in a brazen daylight execution in Sydney's north-west earlier this week has opened up about his murder, saying he didn't deserve to die. #national

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Aussie News @aussienews.bsky.social · 45m

In a bid to stamp out fraudulent claims, medical practitioners will no longer be able to directly bill the government-owned insurance schemes for work carried out in public hospitals. #national #victoria

‘This will knock them of their perch’: Surgeons banned from billing TAC, WorkSafe after fraud claims

In a bid to stamp out fraudulent claims, medical practitioners will no longer be able to directly bill the government-owned insurance schemes for work carried out in public hospitals. #national #victoria

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Aussie News @aussienews.bsky.social · 45m

A man has been charged with punching a 71-year-old woman in the head while she was at a park with her six-year-old grandson. #national

Grandmother fighting for life after punch in Sydney’s inner west

A man has been charged with punching a 71-year-old woman in the head while she was at a park with her six-year-old grandson. #national

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Aussie News @aussienews.bsky.social · 45m

The RBA governor has warned that a government program designed to help more people get into the housing market might make homes even more unaffordable. #national

RBA governor warns plan to make housing more affordable might do opposite

The RBA governor has warned that a government program designed to help more people get into the housing market might make homes even more unaffordable. #national

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Aussie News @aussienews.bsky.social · 45m

The Bulls N’ Bears ASX Runner of the Week is… Infini Resources after it nailed eye-popping uranium visuals and XRF hits at its Canadian drill blitz at Portland Creek. #business #companies

ASX Runners of the Week: Infini, Xstate, Pure Foods & Battery Age

The Bulls N’ Bears ASX Runner of the Week is… Infini Resources after it nailed eye-popping uranium visuals and XRF hits at its Canadian drill blitz at Portland Creek. #business #companies

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Aussie News @aussienews.bsky.social · 45m

Two teenagers charged over the stabbing deaths of two children have refused to come to court for a compulsory DNA procedure, with prosecutors searching for a way to force them to attend. #national

Teens charged over Cobblebank murders refuse to come to court

Two teenagers charged over the stabbing deaths of two children have refused to come to court for a compulsory DNA procedure, with prosecutors searching for a way to force them to attend. #national

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Aussie News @aussienews.bsky.social · 1h

The seizure comes less than 24 hours before a deadline set by the hackers for around 40 global firms to pay a ransom to prevent the release of sensitive information is due to end. #cyber #crime #law #justice

FBI 'seizes' site run by hackers threatening to release Qantas customers' data

The seizure comes less than 24 hours before a deadline set by the hackers for around 40 global firms to pay a ransom to prevent the release of sensitive information is due to end. #cyber #crime #law #justice

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Aussie News @aussienews.bsky.social · 1h

The grandmother of Suman Mokhtarian, shot dead in a “brazen” and “targeted” daylight attack on Wednesday, has spoken of her heartache. #national #nsw

‘My grandchild, I love him too much’: Slain UFC fighter’s family break silence

The grandmother of Suman Mokhtarian, shot dead in a “brazen” and “targeted” daylight attack on Wednesday, has spoken of her heartache. #national #nsw

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Aussie News @aussienews.bsky.social · 1h

Facial scans and fingerprinting will replace passport stamps across 29 countries in the Schengen Zone from October 12. #travel #tourism #health #safety

Travellers heading to Europe warned of long delays after new entry rules

Facial scans and fingerprinting will replace passport stamps across 29 countries in the Schengen Zone from October 12. #travel #tourism #health #safety

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Aussie News @aussienews.bsky.social · 1h

New personal data collection rules are about to come into effect in Europe's Schengen area. Here's what you need to know. #world #europe

The looming Europe travel change that will affect Australians

New personal data collection rules are about to come into effect in Europe's Schengen area. Here's what you need to know. #world #europe

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Aussie News @aussienews.bsky.social · 1h

The story about a spirited teenage girl straining against her family’s Italian heritage remains a cultural touchstone. #culture #movies

Looking for Alibrandi TV series is ‘in the wind’ 25 years after beloved film

The story about a spirited teenage girl straining against her family’s Italian heritage remains a cultural touchstone. #culture #movies

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Aussie News @aussienews.bsky.social · 1h

This week’s reviews range from a stunning work from a new indie Australian publisher to speculative YA, a history of the Spartans, and an optimistic call to arms for how to make Australia better. #culture #books

From brooding fiction to moody billionaires, 10 new books to read this week

This week’s reviews range from a stunning work from a new indie Australian publisher to speculative YA, a history of the Spartans, and an optimistic call to arms for how to make Australia better. #culture #books

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Aussie News @aussienews.bsky.social · 1h

The latest peace deal is expected to see Hamas free the roughly 20 people taken during the October 2023 attacks who are still alive, alongside the remains of more than two dozen who died in captivity. #world #middle #east

Who are the hostages believed to still be alive in Gaza?

The latest peace deal is expected to see Hamas free the roughly 20 people taken during the October 2023 attacks who are still alive, alongside the remains of more than two dozen who died in captivity. #world #middle #east

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Aussie News @aussienews.bsky.social · 2h

Video shows the group of Jewish students being verbally abused and intimidated by the University of Sydney female staff member, before she was moved along by security. #universities #judaism

University of Sydney staffer suspended over outburst at Jewish students

Video shows the group of Jewish students being verbally abused and intimidated by the University of Sydney female staff member, before she was moved along by security. #universities #judaism

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Aussie News @aussienews.bsky.social · 2h

Labor’s former leader in the NSW Upper House was accused of doctoring a cabinet minute. One of the key witnesses during the trial said: “I can’t remember anything about anything.” #national #nsw

Jury discharged in Tony Kelly misconduct trial

Labor’s former leader in the NSW Upper House was accused of doctoring a cabinet minute. One of the key witnesses during the trial said: “I can’t remember anything about anything.” #national #nsw

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